Pat wrote:Yeah I just got back from using them. It seems to me that after a few double pole pushes to get going on a relatively flat surface, that I make a slow right hand turn -- well before going 10meters or so.

Pat wrote:Actually seems that both skis want to go that way. I can skate, turn, stop, maneuver just fine. Double poling alone I have to keep the feet moving to correct. I wonder that knock kneed a bit, unequal leg lengths a bit, are enough to make any skis turn -- which describes me.

I believe you will notice a clear improvement in every roller skiing technique if you align the wheels, if poor alignment is what makes them turn to the right.

Pat wrote:I do like the Woodskis and think they are well made and fun to use. Look pretty cool too.

Neuro wrote:Thanks for the tip, I've sent them a mail if it's possible to demo the skis.

You're welcome. I believe they have special official events with roller ski demos in the same way e.g. Alewalds has here in Sweden, but maybe they can arrange something just for you. I would especially recommend you to test IDT Skate Elite.

Got answer that they do indeed let people test skis for a couple of days which is great, so i might do that. Btw, how did you know about this?

Neuro wrote:Got answer that they do indeed let people test skis for a couple of days which is great, so i might do that. Btw, how did you know about this?

I read on their website about their arranging demo events with free testing, but I didn't know that they would borrow you roller skis for your private testing; I only thought it would be worth investigating.

The tool shown is a better way of simply putting a straight edge along the side of both wheels. There’s usually millimeter or so of slop in the fork holes so you can very slightly align skis. So I’d suggest using a straight edge next to the the wheels and then hold the ski and straight edge up to light and look at the gaps. If the the skis are aligned, then the next thing is wheel wear. You can rotate and switch wheels front to back. The final thing (I’ve noticed) is the slant of the road or trail you’re skiing. Also, thin wheels seem to have less tracking problems than fat (classic) wheels. (Maybe that’s technique related.)